Paris black and white photography

Winter in Paris

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Paris. The most visited city on the planet. These pictures were taken in the winter of 2008. Known as the city of light, everywhere you look, there is a photographic opportunity screaming out. Paris is the most populous city in France and sits on the River Seine. The city has numerous landmarks and famous buildings. The Eiffel Tower was built as a temporary monument for an exhibition but is arguably one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The Louvre, an enormous gallery, stands at one end of the Champs Elysees - the main thoroughfare through this beautiful city. At the other end of the Champs Elysees is the Arc De Triomphe. During the Second World War, the occupying German forces would make a daily show of marching under this archway as a way of undermining the Parisien population.

Possibly the most famous street in the world, the Champs Elysees runs through the heart of the city. Lined with bars, cafes and shops, this boulevard links the Place De La Concorde to the Arc De Triomphe

Commissioned in 1984, the Pyramid at the Louvre is an I M Pei's design of steel and glass that covers the entrance to the museum. Many would argue that this design is a triumph of the successful combination of old and new architecture.

In the gardens around the Eiffel Tower. These gardens are known as Le Parc du Champs de Mars. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as a temporary exhibit for the World's fair. It proved to be so successful that it remained and is now one of the world's most famous landmarks.